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Open a Bank Account in Just 5 Minutes!

Open an account with bunq in minutes, with no paperwork or branch visits required.

January 11, 2021

Getting started with bunq is fast, simple, and designed to make your life easy. Whether you’re looking for a personal or business account, you can sign up and verify your identity in just 5 minutes—no paperwork, no waiting!

First Things First: Who Can Open a bunq Account?

We’re active in many countries within the European Economic Area (EEA). All EEA citizens over 18, residing in countries we operate in, can sign up for bunq. If you're not a European citizen but live in one of these countries, you’re eligible too!

Ukrainian citizens who have become refugees due to the ongoing conflict are also eligible to open a bunq account.

If you're under 18 and live in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Spain, Ireland, or Italy, you can also open a bunq account. However, you’ll need permission from a legal guardian who also has a bunq account (even a free one works!).

For more details about eligibility, check out our Together article.

How Do I Open an Account?

Great! You can sign up by clicking this link. Once you have the app, follow these simple steps:

  • Choose a plan and start your free 30-day trial.

  • Fill in your personal details.

  • Let us know what kind of account you need.

  • Select a document to verify your identity.

  • Ensure you’re in a well-lit, quiet room.

  • Photograph both sides of your document.

  • Record a short video as instructed on the screen (to confirm your identity).

  • Done! We’ll review your details shortly.

Once everything is verified, you can start enjoying the bunq plan you chose. After your trial ends, you can continue with the same plan or select another one—your choice!

Find the Right Plan for You

Not sure which bunq plan suits your needs? Whether you're looking for personal banking, business solutions, or sustainable banking options, we’ve got a plan tailored for you.

Why Choose bunq?

bunq isn’t just a bank—it’s the bank of The Free. Discover our unique benefits designed to make life easy:

  • Save More Money: Maximize your savings with high-interest rates and innovative features.

  • Smart Budgeting: Gain insights into your spending and manage your money effortlessly.

  • Effortless Travel: Enjoy stress-free trips with ZeroFX, local IBANs, and worldwide payment compatibility.

  • Sustainable Banking: Make a positive impact with every purchase by planting trees and supporting green initiatives.

More Features You’ll Love

When you open an account with bunq, you unlock a world of benefits:

Ready to experience the bank of The Free? Open your bunq account in just 5 minutes and take control of your finances today!

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Personal

Business

Easy Savings icon
bunq Free

Free

The essentials to get you started.

Easy Bank icon
bunq Core

€3.99/month

The bank account for everyday use.  

Easy Bank Pro icon
bunq Pro

€9.99/month

The bank account that makes budgeting easy.

Easy Bank Pro XL icon
bunq Elite

€18.99/month

The bank account designed for your international lifestyle.

Risk indicator for all bunq B.V. accounts

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6

This number is indicative of product risk, with 1/6 indicating lower risk and 6/6 indicating higher risk.

bunq B.V. is adhered to the Dutch Deposit Guarantee Fund. The maximum guaranteed amount is €100,000 per user

Find your perfect fit

Personal

Business

Easy Savings icon
bunq Free

Free

The essentials to get you started.

Easy Bank icon
bunq Core

€3.99/month

The bank account for everyday use.  

Easy Bank Pro icon
bunq Pro

€9.99/month

The bank account that makes budgeting easy.

Easy Bank Pro XL icon
bunq Elite

€18.99/month

The bank account designed for your international lifestyle.

Risk indicator for all bunq B.V. accounts

1

/

6

This number is indicative of product risk, with 1/6 indicating lower risk and 6/6 indicating higher risk.

bunq B.V. is adhered to the Dutch Deposit Guarantee Fund. The maximum guaranteed amount is €100,000 per user

Find your perfect fit

Personal

Business

Easy Savings icon
bunq Free

Free

The essentials to get you started.

Easy Bank icon
bunq Core

€3.99/month

The bank account for everyday use.  

Easy Bank Pro icon
bunq Pro

€9.99/month

The bank account that makes budgeting easy.

Easy Bank Pro XL icon
bunq Elite

€18.99/month

The bank account designed for your international lifestyle.

Start your 30-day free trial

Open your account in just 5 minutes, directly from your phone.

Start your 30-day free trial

Open your account in just 5 minutes, directly from your phone.

Start your 30-day free trial

Open your account in just 5 minutes, directly from your phone.